Comment: Re:Wikileaks World! (Score 1) 333
11/10c
Comment: I'm surprised they're willing to do this (Score 1) 333
With the negative attention Assange has gotten around the world for publicizing mostly US leaks, what do these people expect will happen when they leak documents and practices of the other 202 countries (according to Wolfram)? They won't be safe anywhere.
Judge Berates Prosecutors In Xbox Modding Trial 285
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from the your-uppance-has-come dept.
from the your-uppance-has-come dept.
mrbongo writes with this excerpt from Wired:
"Opening statements in the first-of-its-kind Xbox 360 criminal hacking trial were delayed here Wednesday after a federal judge unleashed a 30-minute tirade at prosecutors in open court, saying he had 'serious concerns about the government's case.' ... Gutierrez slammed the prosecution over everything from alleged unlawful behavior by government witnesses, to proposed jury instructions harmful to the defense. When the verbal assault finally subsided, federal prosecutors asked for a recess to determine whether they would offer the defendant a deal, dismiss or move forward with the case that was slated to become the first jury trial of its type. A jury was seated Tuesday."
Comment: NEWS FLASH! (Score 1) 287
Extroverts do more stuff than introverts...AND GET LAID!
Comment: More components, more heat? (Score 1) 104
I'd guess he's going to need added ventilation, especially with a 3G modem and more powerful CPU. I'm not convinced this thing is stable or has anywhere near decent battery life.
Comment: Re:Ah, history - where are you? (Score 2, Insightful) 144
Could it be because the webapps are crippled by design? What good is a texting app that can't access your phonebook? That doesn't work terribly well as a webapp does it, now? If you want something useful, it'll have to be written in Obj-C.
Comment: Turing? (Score 2, Interesting) 134
Assuming this is strictly online (I can't be bothered with reading TFA) then it sounds like a very clever scam or an awesome Turing competition with unwitting participants.
MediaMonkey suing Apple for patent infringement->
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An anonymous reader writes "MONKEYmedia® today filed a lawsuit against Apple, Inc. for infringing claims in three of MONKEYmedia's Seamless Contraction patents. Apple’s infringement involves its user interfaces for document summarization, RSS readers and video players that can display multiple versions of text and/or audiovisual content. The lawsuit was filed in the Western District of Texas – Austin Division.
"We can sit by and watch Apple continue to use our patented inventions without paying, or we can do something about it," said Eric Bear, MONKEYmedia's CEO. "Synergy between inventors and manufacturers is healthy, and we love that Apple believes in our technology. We simply prefer open communications and fair compensation.""
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"We can sit by and watch Apple continue to use our patented inventions without paying, or we can do something about it," said Eric Bear, MONKEYmedia's CEO. "Synergy between inventors and manufacturers is healthy, and we love that Apple believes in our technology. We simply prefer open communications and fair compensation.""
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Brain Waves->
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ibn2thought writes "Awake or asleep, our brains put out specific frequencies measured in Hertz (hz) that can be recorded as a wave pattern by an electroencephalograph (EEG). These patterns can determine how we function in our daily lives. But, can these brain waves help us to achieve our goals, whatever they may be? Can they help us to be smarter, healthier and happier? Yes, they can.
There are four kinds of brain waves, actually five, now that EEG machines are more sensitive. They are Beta, Alpha, Theta, Delta, and Gamma. I am sure some of you have heard about at least one of these and no, I am not talking about the local college fraternity. I am going to give you a general understanding of these brain waves, so you can better understand how you can use them to improve your life.
Let's start with Beta waves. Beta waves are associated with waking consciousness and are considered to be the normal brainwave pattern in healthy adults. Beta waves have a designated frequency of 13-38 hz. People who operate in a high state of beta brain waves are able to think faster, are more goal oriented, generate new ideas quickly, have more positive thoughts, and more energy than someone with a low state of beta brain waves.
The alpha wave state is a state of wakeful relaxation. Its frequency range is 8-13 hz. Light meditation and daydreaming are done in the alpha state. It is also in this state where the brain learns faster and at an even more deeper level than beta. The alpha state is associated with creativity and it is where most meditation and energy healing techniques, such as Reiki, utilize this brain wave for relaxation and healing. It is interesting to note that alpha waves have been associated with fibromyalgia when they appear in non-rapid eye movement sleep (NREM) where delta activity is expected. The alpha wave state is the ideal state for autosuggestion and for practicing creative visualization.
Theta brain waves range in the 4-7 hz frequency. They are associated with a drowsy or meditative state. This is also the state known as rapid eye movement sleep (REM) or dream sleep, which is the barely conscious state you experience just before sleeping and just after waking up. While in the theta state, we can access and influence that subconscious part of ourselves that is normally inaccessible to our waking mind. Deep and profound learning, healing, and growth can be achieved in the theta state. It is also where we experience lucid dreaming, where our minds connect to the divine, and where we can manifest changes in the material world. The theta state also consolidates certain memories such as procedural memory (our memory of how we do things) and our spatial memory (how we navigate our environment).
Delta brain waves have a frequency of less than 4 hz. It is most closely associated with non-rapid eye movement sleep (NREM) or slow-wave sleep where the sleeper is in a state of deep sleep or unconsciousness. Although it is said that dreams in delta slow-wave sleep are disconnected, less vivid, and less memorable than dreams occurring in REM sleep, some believe this is the state to achieve astral projection or an out of body experience. The Delta state is important for consolidating our declarative memory (explicit or long-term memory).
Gamma brain waves have a frequency of 25-100 hz, although 40 is more typical. Someone is the gamma state is said to be in a state of hyper-alertness. A good example of this state is when time seems to slow down during an accident. Those of us this has happened to, remember it well. This slow motion feeling is caused by the brain entering a high gamma state. It is interesting to note that experiments on Tibetan Monks show a correlation between transcendental mental states and gamma waves. The data showed that mediation masters have the ability to put their brains in a state which is maximally sensitive and consumes power, briefly, at a lower (or even zero) rate.
Studies have show that hypnosis, isochronic tones, binaural beats, and some meditation can help our brains reach these states. By knowing the frequencies of each brain wave, we can utilize these techniques designed to bring our brains to the desired frequency and take one more leap in achieving our life's dream."
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There are four kinds of brain waves, actually five, now that EEG machines are more sensitive. They are Beta, Alpha, Theta, Delta, and Gamma. I am sure some of you have heard about at least one of these and no, I am not talking about the local college fraternity. I am going to give you a general understanding of these brain waves, so you can better understand how you can use them to improve your life.
Let's start with Beta waves. Beta waves are associated with waking consciousness and are considered to be the normal brainwave pattern in healthy adults. Beta waves have a designated frequency of 13-38 hz. People who operate in a high state of beta brain waves are able to think faster, are more goal oriented, generate new ideas quickly, have more positive thoughts, and more energy than someone with a low state of beta brain waves.
The alpha wave state is a state of wakeful relaxation. Its frequency range is 8-13 hz. Light meditation and daydreaming are done in the alpha state. It is also in this state where the brain learns faster and at an even more deeper level than beta. The alpha state is associated with creativity and it is where most meditation and energy healing techniques, such as Reiki, utilize this brain wave for relaxation and healing. It is interesting to note that alpha waves have been associated with fibromyalgia when they appear in non-rapid eye movement sleep (NREM) where delta activity is expected. The alpha wave state is the ideal state for autosuggestion and for practicing creative visualization.
Theta brain waves range in the 4-7 hz frequency. They are associated with a drowsy or meditative state. This is also the state known as rapid eye movement sleep (REM) or dream sleep, which is the barely conscious state you experience just before sleeping and just after waking up. While in the theta state, we can access and influence that subconscious part of ourselves that is normally inaccessible to our waking mind. Deep and profound learning, healing, and growth can be achieved in the theta state. It is also where we experience lucid dreaming, where our minds connect to the divine, and where we can manifest changes in the material world. The theta state also consolidates certain memories such as procedural memory (our memory of how we do things) and our spatial memory (how we navigate our environment).
Delta brain waves have a frequency of less than 4 hz. It is most closely associated with non-rapid eye movement sleep (NREM) or slow-wave sleep where the sleeper is in a state of deep sleep or unconsciousness. Although it is said that dreams in delta slow-wave sleep are disconnected, less vivid, and less memorable than dreams occurring in REM sleep, some believe this is the state to achieve astral projection or an out of body experience. The Delta state is important for consolidating our declarative memory (explicit or long-term memory).
Gamma brain waves have a frequency of 25-100 hz, although 40 is more typical. Someone is the gamma state is said to be in a state of hyper-alertness. A good example of this state is when time seems to slow down during an accident. Those of us this has happened to, remember it well. This slow motion feeling is caused by the brain entering a high gamma state. It is interesting to note that experiments on Tibetan Monks show a correlation between transcendental mental states and gamma waves. The data showed that mediation masters have the ability to put their brains in a state which is maximally sensitive and consumes power, briefly, at a lower (or even zero) rate.
Studies have show that hypnosis, isochronic tones, binaural beats, and some meditation can help our brains reach these states. By knowing the frequencies of each brain wave, we can utilize these techniques designed to bring our brains to the desired frequency and take one more leap in achieving our life's dream."
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Judge orders Gizmodo search warrant unsealed->
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gyrogeerloose writes "The same judge who issued the warrant to search Gizmodo editor Jason Chen's apartment has ordered it unsealed, ruling against the San Mateo County (California) district attorney's office which had argued that unsealing the documents may compromise the investigation. Several media organizations have sought to have the documents unsealed in order to determine whether the county had a legal basis for the warrant, stating "Otherwise, there is no way for the public to serve as a check on the conduct of law enforcement officers, the prosecutors and the courts in this case.""
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